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insincerity

UK //ˌɪnsɪnˈserəti//US //ˌɪnsɪnˈserəti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'insincerus'(不纯的),由否定前缀 'in-' + 'sincerus'(真诚的)构成,16世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指缺乏真诚或诚实的态度,表面言行与实际想法不符的行为或表现。常用于描述虚伪、做作的社交行为。

“Her constant compliments were filled with obvious insincerity.”

(她频繁的赞美中明显带着虚伪。)

“Politicians are often accused of insincerity in their promises.”

(政客们的承诺常被指责缺乏诚意。)

同义词:hypocrisy, deceit, dishonesty

常见短语

mask of insincerity — 形容用虚伪的外表掩饰真实想法,常见于描述社交场合中的假意行为。

“He wore a mask of insincerity during the business meeting.”

(他在商务会议中戴着虚伪的面具。)